re: Big limb from my tree hit neighbors carport - should I be paying for it?

Technically you are off the hook if the tree is healthy.

Be a good neighbor and split the cost.

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What would you do if the tree was on his property and fell on your garage?

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I would have looked up who was at fault and when I saw it was legally my responsibility I would have paid for it and moved on. frick asking people for money.

Split the cost with him.

Split the cost with him.

When my trees fall they go big. Totaled the neighbor's house a couple of weeks ago. The neighbor settled up with his insurance co. and told me to tell whoever cuts what's on my property to throw all their cigarette butts at his house.

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In my mind that's why you have homeowners insurance.

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Do you really have a deductible that is less than 500?

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Do you really have a deductible that is less than 500?

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Most people don't, but that's a decision everyone makes on their own, depending on whether they'd rather pay a higher premium and lower deductible, or vice versa. It doesn't change whose responsibility it is. I may give him half just to keep the peace but I want to talk to an insurance agent first. I just hope he's not miffed I'm only paying half since he asked if I'd pay the whole thing. Frankly I feel like I'm doing him a big favor to offer a split.

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It would be on you ole boy

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Very incorrect. Listen to wick.

Truer words NEVER spoken!

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I am an adjuster. I know more about policy than your agent does...

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This is true. Damn I have a short memory.

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<<< also an adjuster, and I can tell you you 'owe' nothing in this case. Even if the tree was rotten, he would have to show evidence that he asked you to remove it prior to it falling, like sent you a certified letter or something of the sort.